Food Plants of the World: An Illustrated Guide

by Ben-Erik van Wyk

Book Overview

A comprehensive survey of the plants that provide food, beverages, spices, and flavorings, this book will serve as an invaluable reference to gardeners, ethnobotanists, nutritionists, culinary professionals, dieticians, and food enthusiasts. This scientifically accurate guide will allow them to identify all the major plant-derived foods and flavors, research culinary uses, and understand their dietetic and nutritional properties. Introductory chapters...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881927430
• ISBN13: 9780881927436
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 2.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.8" x 9.7"